Ask a Question, Save a Life

Ask a Question, Save a Life
Tue, Sept 26 • 12:30-2 pm • Trailside

Have you ever worried about a grandchild or other relative? Had a friend who seemed down in the dumps? A simple three step process can help prevent suicide. In 2021, an estimated 12.3 million American adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.5 million planned a suicide attempt, and 1.7 million attempted suicide. (Centers for Disease Control) These numbers are getting worse. Most of us know that teen age and young adult rates of suicide are surging but few know the fastest growing group who are attempting suicide are older adults.

In this class you will learn a simple three step process known as QPR so you can help someone you might know who is struggling. It’s simple, it’s evidence based, and it’s created specifically for non-professionals like you and me who are more likely to be around regular people who are struggling in their daily life.

September is suicide prevention month. Take a bit of time out of your day and learn this simple process so you can be a part of a solution!

Sue Bergeson is a person with the lived experience of behavioral health. Her beloved sister died by suicide. Sue now is the Principal at Recovery, Resiliency, Empowerment and Activation Partners, LLC. A frequent consultant through SAMHSA, she has been called on to assist consumer organizations, state, and provider systems. Previously, Sue worked as the National Vice President for Consumer and Family Affairs at Optum/United Health Care as well as Vice President, then CEO of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.

Sue is a frequent speaker on consumer centered issues and concerns and has been interviewed on numerous TV programs including The View, has been quoted in Newsweek, the LA Times, and the Washington Post, among others and has been a regular on WGN radio.

Reserve your spot below or by calling 989-633-3700! Online registration is available up until 2 hours prior to the program start time. If you are attempting to register less than 2 hours prior, please call 989-633-3700 for assistance.